Numeracy Strategies

This is an outline of what is taught at each stage.

Stage 0: Emergent	The student is unable to consistently count a given number of objects because they lack knowledge of counting sequences and/or one-one counting. Emergent.pdf Click on the symbol to the left see what students will be learning at this stage.
Stage 1: One-to-one counting	The student is able to count a set of objects or form sets of objects but cannot solve problems that involve joining and separating sets. One_to_one.pdf Click on the symbol to the left see what students will be learning at this stage.
Stage 2: Counting from one on materials	The student is able to count a set of objects or form sets of objects to solve simple addition and subtraction problems. The student solves problems by counting all the objects.  From_one_materials.pdf Click on the symbol to the left see what students will be learning at this stage.
Stage 3: Counting from one by imaging	The student is able to visualise sets of objects to solve simple addition and subtraction problems. The student solves problems by counting all the objects. From_one_imaging.pdf Click on the symbol to the left see what students will be learning at this stage.
Stage 4: Advanced counting	The student uses counting on or counting back to solve simple addition or subtraction tasks. Advanced_counting.pdf Click on the symbol to the left see what students will be learning at this stage.
Stage 5: Early additive part-whole	The student uses a limited range of mental strategies to estimate answers and solve addition or subtraction problems. These strategies involve deriving the answer from known basic facts, (eg. doubles, fives, making tens). Early_additive.pdf Click on the symbol to the left see what students will be learning at this stage.